Can you get pregnant while on Depo shot?
Typically, Depo Provera is 97% effective. This means three out of 100 people using Depo Provera will get pregnant each year. If you have your injections on time (every 13 weeks) it can be more than 99% effective.
Can you get pregnant on the depo shot and still bleed?
if my birth control (depo injection) stops my period can i still get pregnant? No. Irregular bleeding is the most common side effect of the shot, especially in the first 6 to 12 months of use.
Can you get pregnant 3 days after the depo shot?
If you get the birth control shot (also known as Depo-Provera) within the first 7 days after the start of your period, you’re protected from pregnancy immediately. Otherwise, you need to use some form of backup birth control — like a condom — whenever you have sex during the first week after getting the shot.
How long did it take you to get pregnant after depo?
You can become pregnant after taking Depo-Provera®. You could become pregnant as soon as 12 to 14 weeks after your last shot. It could also take up to a year or two to conceive after stopping this type of contraception.
What happens if you take Depo Provera for more than 2 years?
The longer you are on Depo-Provera the more calcium you may lose. This increases the risk of your bones weakening if you use Depo-Provera continuously for a long time (for more than 2 years). The calcium may not return completely once you stop using Depo-Provera.
At what age should you stop Depo Provera?
Non-hormonal contraception can be stopped after two years of amenorrhoea in women who are not yet 50. Combined oral contraceptive pill or Depo-Provera is not recommended beyond the age of 50, but the UKMEC does not state an upper age limit for these contraceptive options.
How long after Depo do you get your period?
The longer you use the shot, the more likely it is for your periods to stop. If you’ve stopped using the shot, it can take several months for your period to return to what it was before you started the shot. But it only takes 15 weeks after your last shot for the pregnancy protection to wear off.
How can I get the Depo out of my system?
You can stop using Depo Provera at any time by choosing not to have your next scheduled injection. It’s also suggested that you should stop Depo Provera use after you have been receiving injections for two years.
Can you bleed on the depo shot?
The most common depo shot side effects are changes in your periods, especially during the first year. These include: Bleeding more days than usual. Spotting (light bleeding or brown discharge between periods)
Does Depo make pregnancy test negative?
Birth control does not interfere with pregnancy test results. As soon as you get pregnant, your body starts to produce a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).